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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    The Word Of Lie Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 13, 2006
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     | 2,601 views

    What we believe is confirmed by how we behave, especially how we care about others. This doesn’t mean perfection, but it does mean progress, that true faith makes a difference in how we live and love.

    The First Epistle of John: “Collecting Evidence of Faith” “The Word of Life”, 1:1-4 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Just as crime-scene investigators gather evidence to determine “whodunit”, the Apostle John has compiled a set of proofs to verify the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Fire From Within

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,847 views

    Allow God to enflame your heart once again with the passion to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ!

    WHEN IT COMES TO RELIGION AND ESPECIALLY MINISTERING IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST, IT STILL CAN MAKE US CRINGE, IF NOT BRISTLE INSIDE, WHEN WE HEAR OTHERS USE WORDS AND PHRASES SUCH AS “TOLERANCE,” “INCLUSIVENESS,” “SENSITIVITY,” AND EVEN “RELGIOUS PLURALISM.” THE WORLD IS NO DIFFERENT TODAY THAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Struggling Joy Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 22, 2004
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     | 9,475 views

    Part 4 of study of Philippians

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor The challenge of Christian decision-making Philippians 1.22b ------------------------------------------- What shall I choose? Have you ever been faced with choices? None of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Basics Of Being A Consecrated Believer

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,207 views

    In the midst of civil and religious ruin, harsh living conditions and spiritual apathy Ezra is used by God to revive Israel as he demonstrates the basics of being a consecrated believer.

    THE BASICS OF BEING A CONSECRATED BELIEVER Ezra 7:6-10 EZRA 7:10 For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. Introduction: The Israelites returned to Jerusalem after having been taken into Babylonian captivity for 70 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Building From God

    Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Sep 17, 2007
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     | 9,698 views

    When death occurs, Christians should have more cause to thank God and not despair as Our bodies are erthly tents which if destroyed, we, however, have a buiding from God, eternal, in the heavens.

    “For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens” 2 Cor 5:1 The second epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Chapter 5, verse 1, is contained in a letter written to comfort Christians in situations of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Run Towards God Or Away?

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,438 views

    This is a sermon that focuses on how we respond to God’s call in our life.

    Jonah 1:1-3 “Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the son of Amittai, saying, “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and cry against it; for their wickedness has come up before me.” But Jonah rose to flee to Tarshish from the presence of the Lord. He went down to Joppa and found a ship going ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Father Loved Both His Sons

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 11, 2010
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    A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Series C

    4th Sunday in Lent, March 14, 2010, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Gracious and loving God, in your infinite mercy you sent your only Son into our midst, that we might know your will and grace for our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Despair Or Repair Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,589 views

    Nehemiah's life is a lesson in leadership. Nehemiah did more than rebuild a wall; he helped restore a people from ruin and despair to new hope and a renewed walk with God.

    Nehemiah is an appropriate book to study as we get into a new year. It is the story of a new beginning. Nehemiah saw the heart-breaking plight of Jerusalem and determined to be part of the solution. His life is a lesson in leadership. Nehemiah did more than rebuild a wall; he helped restore a ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    I Am The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 30, 2012
     | 7,300 views

    How is Jesus our Shepherd, and how are we His flock?

    Shepherding was one of the principal means of livelihood in ancient Israel, and the Bible often compares people to sheep. Some of the greatest leaders tended sheep: Abraham, Moses and David, who became shepherds of God’s people. In the New Testament, Peter directs pastors to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Veteran Of The Faith

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Nov 10, 2013
     | 6,030 views

    A good soldier of Christ do what is right because it is right. One who never gives up hope. One who is always trusting in the Lord.

    Quotes: “The most persistent sound which reverberates through men's history is the beating of war drums.” -Otto Von Bismark --And so it is within mankind (the war between the Spirit and the flesh… a constant struggle). “Never has there been a good war or a bad peace.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Bottom Line: The Way I See It Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013
     | 6,980 views

    This is the final message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines the conclusion Solomon reaches after all of his different pursuits.

    Dear Diary, “My life resembles a train wreck, I wish I could get some advice on how to get everything back on track before it’s too late.” There is some great wisdom in nursery rhymes. Consider the words of this timeless classic. “Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Band Of Brothers Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 9, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,340 views

    The impact of the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus was fully felt in his disciples. They went from deserters at the cross to defenders of the cross.

    1. Misfits Good and amusing stories often work on the proposition of an odd mix of unlikely characters: • The Odd Couple --.a neat freak and a world-class slob have to learn how to live together. • Gilligan ’s Island -- seven people, all of whom are weird in some way, stranded ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Fortuned 500 Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,194 views

    The witness of more than 500 at one time reinforced the resurrection of Jesus in a powerful way!

    1. Power of Witnesses Lee Strobel, author of The Case for Christ, put it like this¡­ ¡°If we were holding a trial to determine the facts concerning the resurrection, and if we were to call to the witness stand every witness who personally encountered the resurrected Jesus and we cross-examined ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fail-Proof Spiritual Leadership Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,224 views

    There is no one better to learn about true spritual leadership, then the apostle Paul himself. In a day where false teachers abound, we must make sure that we are leading God’s people the right way.

    Fail Proof Spiritual Leadership 1 Thess. 2:1-6 Intro For the sake of our study, I don’t want to start in Chapter 1, but rather in Chapter 2. For nearly half a century, beginning in the 1950’s, the world has asked the question, “Where have all the leaders gone?” During that time, society had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Personal Is Christmas To You?

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 27, 2016
     | 4,793 views

    God desires that we would come to Him, know Him, lean on Him. He demonstrated this by giving us His most precious gift: His Son Jesus.

    How personal is Christmas to you? Luke 2:1-20 Introduction Re: During our service, we will be celebrating the Lord’s Supper I encourage you to listen for the voice of the Lord and respond as He leads Open your bibles with me to Luke, Chapter 2 Today, we celebrate the birth of our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational